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TEAMS: Bucks (7-10) vs. Chicago Bulls (16-4).

WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday.

WHERE: United Center.

BROADCASTS: TV - FS Wisconsin. Radio - AM-620.

About the Bulls: Chicago was unbeaten at home and had won 26 of its previous 27 games at the United Center before falling to division rival Indiana, 95-90, Wednesday night. The Bulls (8-1 at home) placed all five starters in double figures but shot just 40% from the field against the Pacers. Ronnie Brewer has replaced Luol Deng in the starting lineup while Deng recovers from a left wrist injury. Deng hopes to play Sunday when the Bulls travel to Miami, but he's not expected to face the Bucks. Brewer had 20 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and three steals against Indiana.

PLAYER TO WATCH

DERRICK ROSE, BULLS

The reigning league most valuable player has led Chicago to the NBA's best record and is averaging 21.1 points and 8.3 assists while playing 37 minutes per game. Rose has posted five games with 10 or more assists and two games of 30 or more points. He has missed five games due to a left toe sprain. He had 24 points and three assists against the Pacers but was not happy with the team's performance or the way Indiana celebrated its victory on the Bulls' court. Rose passed to a wide-open Brian Scalabrine, who missed a three-pointer with the Bulls trailing by two late in Wednesday's game. "Derrick in the open floor made the right play," Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said. "It's a make-or-miss league. We missed."

THE SERIES

The Bulls lead the all-time series, 113-103, and are 28-8 against the Bucks at the United Center. Chicago dominated the season series a year ago, posting a 4-0 record for its first sweep of the Bucks since the 2006-'07 season.

NUMBERS GAME

14 Season-best three-pointers made by the Bucks in Houston on Wednesday.

21,820 Average home attendance for the Bulls this season, best in the league.